A Dream Come True

Matthew has always dreamed of having a VW bus. Out of all the cars in the world, he's always wanted a bus. Well, a few months ago he started doing some research and found the perfect one. It was in good condition, the owner was close by, and the price was fair. Well, about 3 weeks ago he finally bought it and picked up to drive it home. This is the guy we bought it from, we became good buddies with him. He and his famliy are such nice people. It was a bitter/sweet moment for him as well. It pained him a little to see the bus go. We told him we'd take good care of it. We plan on never selling it, and want to add a few things here and there. But overall it is in great condition.
We are all excited, it is such a fun car. I think the only downfall is the fact that I have to learn how to drive it now. I'm really not looking forward to that because it's a stickshift.

Thanksgiving 2009

I love family reunions, it felt so nice to be in the same house with all of my siblings. I feel so sad somtimes that I can't have them all near by. We had a really good time this Thanksgiving, we spent it at my parent's house and just enjoyed eachother's presence. We were able to see my sister Melina and her husband Dave, who came down from Idaho. I hadn't seen her in about a year.Matthew and I after dinner, I wasn't feeling very well, we actually all got the stomach flu, but fortunately I was able to get some of my appetite back to enjoy a little turkey.
My niece Rebekah chowin' down on some hamVictoria, so photogenicThe five siblings, Elias, Iliana, Alma, me, and Melina. I'm so grateful that we are all so close. I love them so much.

Newport Beach Temple

The Newport Beach Temple is so beautiful, my parents invited me to do a session with them a few months a go. This was my first time inside this temple and it was absolutely beautiful despite the size. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Me, my dad, sister Alma

my parents and I

Matthew's Chicago Trip

Matthew had the opportunity to spend a few days in Chicago with his father. He acutally went to take his state exam, which by the way, he passed, along with all his other national board exams...whoohoo. Anyway here's a few pictures of their trip.
Here's the famous Chicago Dog, they said it was the best hotdog they've ever had, looks really good. I might have to go to Chicago myself.
Matthew had a mini reunion with some of his classmates from Puerto Rico.
Matthew at Harry Caray's


And finally they went to Wrigley's field to watch the cubs play, unfortunately the game was the same day as his test, so he took that test as fast as he could and was able to see the Cubs with the game in the final inning.